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“There is no risk involved because we use the dog's own tissue to isolate the stem cell,” said Dr. Jeffrey Schaffer with VetStem of Poway.

“Today, we gave the injection of the stem cells in the hip and then a slow one through the vein," said Dr. Patricia Carter, chief veterinarian at Helen Woodward Animal Center. "Then we gave him something that made him unsleepy, but he’s still recovering from the surgery two days ago.”

Dwayne is a warrior and shows his love to those who have love to give.

“He is adorable, sweet and with everything that is going on, he wants to give you kisses and love,” Schaffer said.

Over $40,000 has been donated to Dwayne for medical costs from around the world, including Paris. He also has had plenty of people giving well wishes and dropping off toys at the animal hospital.

The animal center posts updates on Dwayne and other orphan pets on its website.